Consequence

01 n. That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause; a result.

1.
That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause; a result.
“Shun to taste, And shun the bitter consequence.” — Milton.
2.
A proposition collected from the agreement of other previous propositions; any conclusion which results from reason or argument; inference.(Logic)
3.
Chain of causes and effects; consecution.
“Such fatal consequence unites us three.” — Milton.

“Link follows link by necessary consequence.” — Coleridge.
4.
Importance with respect to what comes after; power to influence or produce an effect; value; moment; rank; distinction.
“It is a matter of small consequence.” — Shak.

“A sense of your own worth and consequence.” — Cowper.

Phrases & compounds

In consequence — hence; for this cause.

In consequence of — by reason of; as the effect of.

Syn. Effect; result; end. See Effect.